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Few Kitsap departments participate in Safe Place program
Since 2019, the Bremerton Police Department has adopted a program called Safe Place, which aims to build working…
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Worker assaults a rising concern for WSF the past few years
Washington State Ferries reported 17 physical assaults systemwide, seven on Kitsap-based routes, and 23 threats/verbal abuse incidents systemwide,…
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Kitsap Transit proposes added service ahead of World Cup
The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners received an update on the agency’s proposed added service for the FIFA…
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COBI looking at additional revenue sources for road maintenance
The Bainbridge Island City Council received an update about road infrastructure improvements as part of its Jan. 20…
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BI fire department adopts 3-year strategic plan
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners adopted a new three-year strategic plan as part of its…
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Kitsap 911 working on $40 million, multi-year radio system upgrades
Kitsap 911 is in the midst of completing a multi-year radio system upgrade to improve communications between emergency…
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Peninsula Community Health Services opens new BI clinic
On Dec. 29, Peninsula Community Health Services opened a new clinic in downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island.
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New BI councilmembers sworn in, Moriwaki to serve as mayor
The Bainbridge Island City Council swore in new Councilmembers Lara Lant, Mike Nelson, and returning Councilmember Clarence Moriwaki,…
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KPHD reports increase in flu cases following holiday season
Kitsap Public Health District officials reported an increase in flu cases following the holiday season as part of…
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Love of flamingos continues on BI
The spirit of flamingos lives on for Bainbridge Islanders at Eagle Harbor Book Co., which has carried themed…
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How COBI prepares for extreme winter weather
The city of Bainbridge Island typically prepares for emergency weather preparations beginning in August of each year.
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Kitsap County extends hiring freeze until July 2026
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 22 to extend the county’s hiring freeze until the summer,…
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Deets reflects on his tenure as BI councilmember
Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is winding down his tenure on the governing body after eight years.…